Activities Assistant

Full Time Activities Assistant ($15-15.50/hr.)

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• Design a creative activity program based on company standards to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents. Plans a seven‑day per week activity calendar that promotes resident participation in a structured environment; includes one‑to‑one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Work closely with the Activity Director daily to better serve the residents, family, visitors, and staff in the community.
• Monitors the day‑to‑day operation of the Memory Care Neighborhood, i.e., resident ADLs, meals, cleanliness of the neighborhood, delivery of activities, charting and documentation assigned.
• Follow state‑mandated Assisted Living Facility regulations.
• Participate in the delivery of Viva Senior Living Memory Care Programming.
• Assist and provide input in the completion and updating of UAIs, ISPs, and other assessments specific to the Memories Care Program.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and family meetings.
• Communicates to families regarding resident’s involvement in activity program.
• Assist as needed in the training and teaching of staff for the Memory Care Neighborhood and Assisted Living activity programs.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of activity programs and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Participates in resident move‑in processes in the “Memory Care” neighborhood and Assisted Living.
• Assists in touring and customer contact to maintain desired occupancy.
• Participates in coordinating special events at the community to include family nights and open houses.
• Manages volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Manages transportation for outings and medical transportation as needed.
• Weekend coverage as assigned.
• Be able to do any job in the facility upon request by the Executive Director.
• Valid driver’ license (required driver).
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non‑compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Must possess a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents’ family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and maintain compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident…